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Engineering college student dies by suicide in Medchal district

Hyderabad: A tragic incident has been reported in Medchal district where a student of Siddharth Engineering College died by suicide. Nandini, a t

Delhi HC urges ECI to consider Kavithas plea to register Telangana Jagruti

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday, March 19, asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider former Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BR

Supreme Court seeks fresh HC hearing after convict flags unfair 20-year bail and reduced prison term

Supreme Court says the case is one of give him an inch and he will ask for a mile

Bhopal: Meat shops to remain shut a day before Eid for Cheti Chand

Bhopal: Meat shops in Madhya Pradeshs Bhopal were ordered to remain closed one day before Eid on the occasion of the religious festival Cheti Cha

Salman Khan drops new song from Maatrubhumi ahead of Eid

Mumbai: After teasing audiences with the first glimpse of the song Chand Dekh Lena, Salman Khan Films has now dropped the full version of the son

Indias solar capacity to quadruple, wind to triple over a decade, Power Ministry adviser says

Jump in renewables capacity expected to reduce dependence on coal as source of electricity generation to 49% in 10 years from 70% currently

10 Districts in Telangana Likely to Get Scattered Rains

The State might experience cold day temperatures between 31 degrees Celsius and 33degrees Celsius as per March climate: Telangana Watherman

RSS Needs To Increase Activism On Social Media As Work Expands: Bhagwat

NAGPUR, Mar 19: Social media is widely used, and there is a need for the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh to increase activism on such platforms for a

Chandrababu Naidu Calls for Telugus No.1 by 2047 Vision at Ugadi Celebrations

At Vijayawada event, Andhra Pradesh CM outlines development roadmap, jobs plan, Polavaram completion, and revival of joint family values

Controversy Erupts Over Iftar Party on Ganges: OP Rajbhar Criticizes Akhilesh Yadavs Remarks

Lucknow, March 19: Om Prakash Rajbhar, a minister in the Uttar Pradesh government, has sharply criticized Akhilesh Yadav, the leader of the Samaj

Rajnath Cites Global Conflicts To Urge Self-Reliance In Drone Manufacturing

NEW DELHI, Mar 19: India must develop a robust ecosystem for drone manufacturing, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, highlighting l

Taiwan rejects China's energy security 'reunification' offer amid West Asian war

Taiwan, which had received a third of its liquefied natural gas from Qatar and sources no energy from China, has said it has secured alternative

Sarke Chunar Singer Mangli Apologises, Updated Version To Release Soon

In a statement posted on Social Media last night, the Telugu folk singer said the lyrics of the song have been updated, and the correct version w

Watch: Saudi Arabia hosts urgent talks as Iran war escalates across Gulf

Saudi Arabia hosted a high-level meeting of foreign ministers from Arab and Islamic nations in Riyadh to discuss regional security as the Iran wa

Govt Aims to Make Farmers King of all Professions: Revanth Reddy

The Chief Minister said that the new Telugu year is being dedicated to the farmers welfare and hence the government is moving forward with an obj

Kuwait Says Drone Attack Targeting Oil Refinery Sparked Fire

The refinery is one of the biggest in the Middle East, with a petroleum production capacity of 730,000 barrels per day

CPI(M) Faces Internal Strife Ahead of Kerala Assembly Elections, Says VD Satheesan

Kochi, March 19: The political atmosphere in Kerala is heating up as the state approaches the 2026 Assembly elections. VD Satheesan, the Leader o

Asian shares skid as oil tops USD 111 barrel, Wall Street slumps

BANGKOK, Mar 19: Shares retreated Thursday in Asia after stocks on Wall Street slumped as oil prices spiked at more than USD 110 a barrel. US sto

Anant Singh Granted Bail in Dular Chand Yadav Murder Case

Patna, March 19: Anant Singh, the influential legislator from Mokama, has been granted bail by the Patna High Court in the Dular Chand Yadav murd

All About Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant Hit In Israeli Strikes

Iran and Russia both allege that a projectile struck the grounds of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in the Islamic Republic, raising the specter

X, TikTok And Instagram Worse For Your Mental Health Than WhatsApp, Facebook: Study

A University of Oxford study finds that algorithmic social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok harm mental health compared to connection-fo

Heartbreak over cat death: 20-year-old girl takes own life in Hyderabad

The police have registered a case, and the body has been sent for post-mortem examination. Further investigation is underway.

Indian exporters facing shipment delays amid West Asia crisis; govt sets up inter-ministerial group

Indian exporters are grappling with significant shipment delays. The ongoing West Asia conflict is disrupting trade routes, impacting the movemen

61-year-old woman dead after gondola crashes in Swiss Alps

A 61-year-old woman died when a cable car crashed down a snowy mountain at a popular ski resort in the Swiss Alps. Police have launched an invest

Atanu Chakraborty resigns as HDFC Bank chairman citing ethical concerns

NEW DELHI, Mar 19: In a sudden move, Atanu Chakraborty resigned as chairman of the countrys second biggest lender HDFC Bank citing ethical concer

Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Kill 18 In Pakistan's Karachi

Heavy rain and strong winds left at least 18 people dead in Pakistan's financial capital Karachi, city authorities and rescue services said on Th

After 4 Failed Attempts, Dawood Ibrahim's Plots In Maharashtra Find A Buyer

All four land parcels are located in Mumbake village in the Ratnagiri district, considered to be Dawood Ibrahim's ancestral village.

Basmati rice exporter Amir Chand sets IPO price band at Rs 201-212; issue opens Mar 24

NEW DELHI, Mar 19: Basmati rice exporter Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar (Exports) Ltd has fixed a price band of Rs 201-212 per share for its upcoming I

Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran conferred honorary knighthood by UK

Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran received an honorary knighthood from the British government. This honour recognizes his significant contribu

No benefit from India-EU FTA, hope plug-in hybrids are included: Automobili Lamborghini Chairman-CEO

NEW DELHI, Mar 19: Italian supersports carmaker Automobili Lamborghini will not get any benefit from the India-EU free trade pact as plug-in hybr

CADB to provide USD 10 bn to Pak under 2026-30 strategy

ISLAMABAD, Mar 19: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is expected to extend about USD 10 billion in financing to Pakistan over the next five years,

Iran crisis will likely push the world towards non-Mideast supply: Japan's JERA

A major war between the U.S. and Israel with Iran is shifting global energy markets. Buyers are looking towards North America for Liquefied Natur

Iranian Americans mark Persian New Year with mix of sadness and joy

LOS ANGELES, Mar 19: After thousands of Iranian demonstrators were killed in a January crackdown, Shima Razavi Gacek wanted to keep alive her fam

Congress says higher education Bill violative of federal structure, raises 7 serious concerns

New Delhi, Mar 19: The Congress on Thursday expressed serious concerns over the new Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill, alleging that t

Iran Attacks World's Biggest Gas Hub In Qatar. How It Affects India

Turmoil in international oil and gas markets has intensified following an Iranian missile attack on Ras Laffan, Qatar's largest Liquefied Natural

Vikram Doraiswami Appointed as Next Indian Ambassador to China

Doraiswami is currently serving as the High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom

BJP Lists 88 for Assam Polls; Sarma from Jalukbari

The party named former Congress leader Pradyut Bordoloi as its candidate from Dispur assembly seat.

The Workplace Is Changing. Can AI Make It More Inclusive?

If designed thoughtfully, AI can make workplaces more accessible for people with different needs & ways of working.

Thousands of Moldovans cut off from water after Russian strike on Ukrainian hydropower plant

BALTI (Moldova), Mar 19: Tens of thousands of Moldovans have been left without water after a Russian strike on a hydroelectric plant in neighbour

Social media makes people unhappy World Happiness Report

The 2026 World Happiness Report found that life satisfaction among those under 25 in some English-speaking countries has fallen sharply over the

Thai Parliament convenes to vote for new Prime Minister with incumbent leader expected to stay

BANGKOK, Mar 19:The Thai Parliament convened Thursday as lawmakers prepared to vote for a new prime minister, more than a month after a general e

Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to remain in power following Parliament vote

The leader of the Bhumjaithai Party garnered 293 votes, exceeding the required majority of the 498 members who attended the session in the House

EU summit will focus on Iran war, loan to Ukraine blocked by Hungary

BRUSSELS, Mar 19: European Union leaders are holding a summit in Brussels on Thursday for talks on the Iran war, energy prices, migration and an

Iran says 'Israel First Tax' to hit US economy; Pentagon's $200b is the 'tip of the iceberg'

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated that the United States economy faces an 'Israel First Tax'. He cited the Pentagon's $200 bill

BJP Fields Charantimath For Bagalkot Bypoll

BJP intent to bank on familiarity and caste arithmetic to reclaim the seat.

Kings of K-Pop: Fans Gearing Up For BTS's ARIRANG Comeback

Roughly 15,000 tickets for the concert sold in an instant, but around 260,000 more fans are expected to throng Seoul for the open-air show.

SC Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Elvish Yadav in Snake Venom Case

A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and N. Kotiswar Singh found procedural lapses in the manner in which the complaint and FIR were filed and noted t

Uttarakhand CM Wishes Residents a Prosperous Hindu New Year

Dehradun, March 19: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended warm greetings to the residents of the state on the occasion of Hindu

Recent Legionnaire's Disease Outbreaks In London, New York Raise Alarm: Is India At Risk?

Recent Legionnaires' disease outbreaks in cities like London and New York highlight growing public health risks linked to contaminated water syst

Opinion: Opinion | The Story Of Why Two Iran 'Proxies' Haven't Joined The War Against Israel - Yet

Their silence from two of its strongest groups may possibly hinge on two factors.

CBI questions Anil Ambani in SBI's 2,929 cr 'cheating' case

CBI alleges fund diversion, misappropriation and other irregularities in loan funds issued to Reliance Communications by SBI

Dont put cart before horse: Court rejects Lalus plea seeking unrelied documents for trial

NEW DELHI, Mar 19: A Delhi court has rejected the pleas of former railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and his wife Rabri Devi seeking over 1,600 u

Iran seeks compensation from UAE over US strikes on its territory, UN ambassador letter says

DUBAI, March 19 (Reuters) Iran seeks compensation from the United Arab Emirates, accusing it of enabling U.S. attacks against Iranian territory,

After MP Pradyut Bordoloi Joined BJP, Son Exits From Congress Poll Race

After Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi joined the BJP, his son Prateek announced that he won't contest on a Congress ticket from Margherita in the upcom

Tehran intensifies attacks on Gulf energy facilities after Israel hits Iranian gas field

A ship burnt off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and another was damaged off of Qatar, underscoring the ever-present danger facing vessels

Rajnath Singh Emphasizes the Need for a Self-Reliant Drone Ecosystem in India

New Delhi, March 19: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the National Defense Industries Conclave in New Delhi on Thursday. He highlighted t

No delays in Telangana renewable energy projects: Union Minister

Hyderabad: No grid power-based renewable energy projects have been cancelled or delayed in Telangana, Shripad Yesso Naik, Union Minister of State

Seven-tonne meteor that fell from Cleveland sky could be seen several states away

The meteor unleashed an energy of 250 tonnes of TNT when it broke apart, causing a loud boom

Assam election 2026: BJP releases list of candidates; CM Himanta Sarma to contest from Jalukbari

The Bharatiya Janata Party has unveiled its initial list of 88 candidates for the Assam assembly elections, with chief minister Himanta Biswa Sar

What does passed in Guillotine mean in parliament?

Guillotine is a key parliamentary tool used to fast track budget approval by putting every pending Demands For Grants to votes at once

Maharashtra staff unions serve strike notice for April 21 over pension, recruitment issues

Employee unions have formally informed the State government of their decision to proceed with the agitation

Olivia Frasers exhibition explores meditation through geometric forms

Olivia Frasers ongoing show draws on the traditions of Indian miniature painting while exploring ideas of breath, meditation and inner landscapes

Explained: What Does Victory Look Like for US, Israel, & Iran?

It is now abundantly clear the US and Israel started a war without a clear goal, strategy, or justification.

Arab Nations Denounce Iran Strikes, Urge End to Threats

The meeting was attended by foreign ministers from Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Trk

Fresh Snowfall In Higher Reaches Of Kashmir, Heavy Rains Lash Plains

Srinagar, Mar 19: The tourist resorts of Gulmarg and Sonamarg, along with several areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir, experienced fresh snowf

Celebrating Hindu New Year: Diverse Festivities from Chaitra Navratri to Ugadi

New Delhi, March 19: The first day of Chaitra month, observed on Thursday, marks a significant festival day across India. In Northern India, it i

World Storytelling Day: Storytellers in Thiruvananthapuram weigh in on their journey

MetroPlus listens to a few storytellers from Thiruvananthapuram as they talk about how it all began, their experiences and challenges. World Stor

Filmmaker Michal Kwiecinski presents lively new Frederic Chopin biopic

As the poet of the piano comes to town in a new avatar, Polish filmmaker Michal Kwiecinski discussesChopin, A Sonata in Paris, the well-crafted b

Seven-ton meteor that fell from Cleveland sky could be seen several states away

The meteor unleashed an energy of 250 tons of TNT when it broke apart, causing a loud boom

Canadian High Commissioner meets Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi to discuss investment

India-Canada partnership gains new momentum, High Commissioner calls UP an emerging hub of investment and innovation

UAE Condemns Irans Attack on Habshan Gas Facility, Operations Halted Temporarily

Abu Dhabi, March 19: Iran has launched an attack on the gas facility field shared by Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). UAE officials have

Assam polls: BJP releases first list of 88 candidates, CM Sarma to contest from Jalukbari

According to the list, Bhupen Kumar Borah, who also joined the BJP recently after leaving the Congress, will contest from Bihpura seat.

Thailand re-elects Anutin Charnvirakul as Prime Minister in parliamentary vote

Anutin Charnvirakul has been elected Thailand's prime minister by the new parliament. His party secured a significant victory in the recent elect

BJP Unveils First List of 88 Candidates for Assam Assembly Elections

Guwahati, March 19: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of candidates for the Assam Assembly elections, announcing the n

iPhone Spyware Capable Of Penetrating Millions Of Devices, researchers warn

Darksword malware targets iPhones via Ukrainian websites ; exploits can be used to steal data, cryptocurrency from millions of iPhones

AI Can Deepen Gender Biases at Workplaces if Unchecked

From a government perspective, there is an India AI mission, there is digital public infrastructure to focus on. From a corporate perspective, th

Donald Trump losing the 'Epic' Iran war? How Tehran is quietly flipping the battlefield narrative against the mighty US and Israel

Who is winning US-Iran war? US and Israeli strikes have inflicted significant damage on Iran, eliminating top leaders and military assets. Howeve

Iran To Lebanon To Iraq: Heavy Casualties Reported Amid US-Israel-Iran War

Thousands have died across the Middle East following US and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory Iranian strikes, with casualties reported in

Singer Mangli Issues Apology; Revised KD: The Devil Song Coming Soon After Backlash

Additionally, a criminal complaint regarding the song was filed with the Delhi Police Cyber Cell.

Swap And Steal: Hyderabad Man Arrested For Replacing Gold Rings With Fake

He would browse gold rings like any other customer, wait for a moment when the staff looked away, and quietly swap the originals with fake pieces

'Gulf States Have Significant Capabilities': Saudi's Big Warning To Iran

Amid Iran's continued attacks on the energy facilities of its Middle Eastern neighbours, Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farha

Vellores Century-Old Poigai Animal Market Struggles Amid Election Code Restrictions

Vellore, March 19: The century-old weekly animal market in Poigai, near Vellore, Tamil Nadu, is facing significant challenges. The strict enforce

Dhurandhar 2 review: Ranveer Singhs action-packed storm

Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues from where the first part ended. After the death of Rehman Dakait, the power struggle in Lyari intensifies. At

As Missiles And Drones Rule Skies, Gulf Countries Prepare For Eid On Friday

Amid intermittent missile and drone attacks, sirens, and a palpable sense of uncertainty, citizens and residents across the Gulf region are prepa

1,000 Indians still in Iran, 23,000 students in Gulf could not appear in CBSE exams: MEA to Par panel

There are about 1,000 still in Iran, but not all of them necessarily wish to leave, chairman of the panel Shashi Tharoor told reporters here afte

Realme launches P4 Lite 5G smartphone with 7,000 mAh battery

Realme has used MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G chipset in the P4 Lite 5G with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage

Anil Ambani Faces CBI Questioning In Bank Fraud Case

New Delhi, Mar 19: Industrialist Anil Ambani appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday for questioning in connection

Bollywood Erupts as Ranveer Singhs Dhurandhar 2 Takes Over Social Media

Many are calling the sequel a new benchmark for the action-espionage genre in India.

Sculptor Satyanarayan: Every Devotee of Ram Temple Feels Blessed

Ayodhya, March 19: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Ayodhya on Wednesday. During her visit, she inaugurated the Shri Ram Yantra and Shri Ram N

Saudi Aramco-Exxon refinery SAMREF in Saudi Arabia's Yanbu targeted

Attack comes amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing disruptions to Gulf oil exports following Irans blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.